Veteran services at Griffin Funeral Home
Veteran families in Ardmore, OK can turn to Griffin Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. On-site amenities include chapel and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, memorial, burial, veterans information, graveside service, and direct cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel and veteran's wall.
Published pricing at Griffin Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,000 and basic burial from $2,700. That places direct cremation roughly 1% below the Oklahoma median ($2,027). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Seaman First Class Billy Turner Veterans Cemetery in OK, about 2 miles from Griffin Funeral Home. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 415 funeral homes in Oklahoma. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Griffin Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,000, basic burial starts at $2,700. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Griffin Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Griffin Funeral Home is located at 1610 C St. SE in Ardmore, OK. You can reach the home at (580) 226-5556. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Griffin Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Griffin Funeral Home provides funeral, cremation, memorial, personalization, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Griffin Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Griffin Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Griffin Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations families, among others.
What sets Griffin Funeral Home apart
- Dedicated Veteran's Wall featuring detailed profiles of service members.
- Specialization in memorial planning, including arranging gatherings at various venues and coordinating catering.
- Explicit satisfaction guarantee for their funeral services.
- Comprehensive grief resources, including articles by Dr. Bill, a recognized expert in grief support.
- Acceptance of credit card payments via telephone and in-person.
- Policy of performing only one cremation at a time to ensure the correct return of remains.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Graveside Service
- · Direct Burial
- · Disinterment
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Memorial Planning
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian denominations. Languages spoken at the home: English.
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.